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SUBO is a Filipino restaurant serving reconstructed Filipino food by Chef-Owner Jian Sacdalan, located along Calle Remedios in Station 3, Boracay. Former chef Sunny de Ocampo may have moved on to other projects, but the Subo concept lives on in the island.

The design and interiors are unlike any of the restaurants I’ve seen in Boracay. It's not your typical kanin sa kaldero-sabaw sa palayok kind of Filipino restaurant. Subo takes inspiration from well-known Filipino dishes and serves them in not-so-familiar ways.

Try to get a bit of everything in one bite for a full experience. The combination of the tart pineapple, the sweetness of the pork, and the crunchy red cabbage makes for an interesting set of flavors and textures.

I always say it’s not a Filipino restaurant if there’s no mango on the dessert or drinks menu. Subo’s Mango Queso Cake is not too heavy and generous with the mangoes.

Don’t miss out on their Pineapple Apple Shake (₱135) as well. It pairs nicely with all the dishes and cleanses the palate.

After our meal, we were treated to a folk dance number by the staff. Apparently, this is a well-known tradition for Subo’s guests.

They serve the bill in this old clothes iron.

FINAL THOUGHTS

We loved the whole vibe of Subo. Their attention to detail is commendable–from the interiors down to the cutlery–everything is well-thought of. This is the best place to bring your friends from overseas if you would like them to have a completely different Filipino food experience.

The only down side here for some locals is that what they serve is not really representative of Filipino food since it's deconstructed to a point of confusion. Ultimately, it's up to you to try, taste, and weigh in on the debate.

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P.S. You can ask for a degustation menu if you reserve your table in advance.